CES 2008: Microvision Upgrades Micro Projector

Awhile back, in July of 2007, Microvision had given us an idea that they were developing a projector small enough and specifically for a mobile phone. Of course it was still being tested in a prototype at the time. However at CES 2008, in Las Vegas, they unveiled an advanced version prototype that’s apparently still small enough but not specifically for a mobile phone anymore. The advanced model is designed to be a plug and play device.

The device, codenamed SHOW is a handheld, battery packed teeny tiny projector that can offer users up to 2.5 hours of usage, which means you can watch a full length movie on a single charge. The best part is, it’s designed to be hooked up directly to any device that can store images or videos etc. like mobile phones, digicams, laptops as well as PMPs. SHOW is capable of providing users with DVD-like image quality with up to WVGA or 848 x 480 pixel resolution.

The SHOW can project images from 12 – 100 inches in size and the images, according to the company, will always be in focus. As hard to believe as that may be, the company claims this to be true due to the kind of laser technology Microvision has incorporated into the device.

It may not be too long before we see this on store shelves and I’m sure this is definitely going to be a must-have device whether it’s embedded in a cell phone or as a stand alone device.

Via GSM Arena.